V The Proper Political Attitude for an American Christian 1. Peculiar Responsibilities of an American Citizen Like Locke, Montesquieu was very influential on the political thought of the Founding Fathers. His most important work, the Spirit of the Laws, distinguishes three forms of government: republics, monarchies, and despotisms. Of republics, there are two kinds: democracies and … Continue reading How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 4 →